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Setting: When and where does this chapter happen?
It happens in the Shady Oaks Nursing Home and Jenna's house.
Plot: Write a summary (5 to 7 sentences) of what happens in the chapter.
Jenna talks with her grandma by going through her grandma's scrapbooks and putting things on her memory board. They talk about the times in the past that her grandma remembers. Jenna tells her grandma that she is going to Texas and that they will have a picnic when she gets back.
At home, Jenna tells Faith to take care of their grandma. Jenna also tells her to visit their grandma each week and what kinds of things to talk about with her. She also tells Faith what to do if their father comes around.
Characters: What new information do you learn about the main characters (Jenna, Mrs. Gladstone, Alice, Elden, Harry Bender)?
We learn that Jenna takes care of everyone in her family. Now that she is going on a trip, she asks Faith to take care of her grandmother. Her grandma has Alzheimer's disease, so that is why she is at the nursing home. Jenna loves her family a lot, and she takes care of them. Her depends on her a lot.
Analysis: Why is this chapter important to the story?
It is important because it shows how Jenna feels about her family and what she is worried about before going to Texas. It also shows the responsibilities that she has.e.
Setting: When and where does this chapter happen?
It happens in the Shady Oaks Nursing Home and Jenna's house.
Plot: Write a summary (5 to 7 sentences) of what happens in the chapter.
Jenna talks with her grandma by going through her grandma's scrapbooks and putting things on her memory board. They talk about the times in the past that her grandma remembers. Jenna tells her grandma that she is going to Texas and that they will have a picnic when she gets back.
At home, Jenna tells Faith to take care of their grandma. Jenna also tells her to visit their grandma each week and what kinds of things to talk about with her. She also tells Faith what to do if their father comes around.
Characters: What new information do you learn about the main characters (Jenna, Mrs. Gladstone, Alice, Elden, Harry Bender)?
We learn that Jenna takes care of everyone in her family. Now that she is going on a trip, she asks Faith to take care of her grandmother. Her grandma has Alzheimer's disease, so that is why she is at the nursing home. Jenna loves her family a lot, and she takes care of them. Her depends on her a lot.
Analysis: Why is this chapter important to the story?
It is important because it shows how Jenna feels about her family and what she is worried about before going to Texas. It also shows the responsibilities that she has.e.